Unfortunately, this week was dominated by the very sad news of Jay Bennett’s passing. So while we spoke to Maria Taylor, Ladytron, Mastodon, Landmine Marathon and Torche, and premiered the video for These United States’ “Honor Amongst Thieves”, this week our thoughts are on Jay and his family. Here is The Tripwire week in review.
FEATURES
Lady Luck: An Interview With Maria Taylor
Five Questions For Ladytron
Bombshell – Mastodon, Landmine Marathon, Torche
LISTEN
Mew – “Introducing Palace Players”
Glasser – “Learn” (YACHT Remix)
Pygmy Shrews – “Shame Canal”
Free Eneergy – “Dream City”
LIVE
White Rabbits, Cymbals Eat Guitars, Antlers @ Bowery Ballroom | NYC
Vandaveer @ Sycamore | Brooklyn
BLOG
The Greatest Song At This Moment – Prince & The Power Generation “7″
The Singles Collection – No Talk, Inmates, Smart Cops
Bombshell – Mastodon, Landmine Marathon, Torche
New Music Thursday – Twin Crystals
TV
Cass McCombs – “Dreams Come True Girl” (Featuring Karen Black)
Exclusive Premiere – These United States “Honor Amongst Thieves”
Royksopp – “The Girl & The Robot” (Featuring Robyn)
Grizzly Bear – “Two Weeks”
NEWS
R.I.P. – Jay Bennett 1963-2009
Dan Deacon & Ensemble Blog About First Tour As A Band
Rivers Cuomo: “Snuggies Are Totally Legit”
Lady Sovereign Walks Off Stage In San Francisco
American Idol’s Adam Lambert To Front Queen?
Full Glastonbury Lineup Announced
Scarlett Johansson Has A New Pete Yorn Album On The Way
Beastie Boys Announce New Album Details While Mike D Gets Fined
Dear Hip-Hop Press, Please Stop Interviewing Spencer Pratt
South Carolina Judge Settles The Case Of James Brown Estate
Bueller? Bueller? Cameron’s House Up For Sale
Micachu And The Shapes Are Coming Back For More BBQ
Listen To David Byrne Give You A Guided Tour Of His Office
Screaming Females Tapped As Main Support For Dead Weather Tour
Previously On Lost To Record For ABC
Want To Hear What Remastered Sounds Like?
Jay Bennett’s Family Issues Letter To Fans
Depeche Mode Tour Of The Universe Is Back On
Fox News Is Getting (Even More) Fucked Up
The Populist View – 05.28.09
Chris Brown Allegedly Sued For Administering A Wedgie
Guitar Hero 5 To Include Sonic Youth, Elliott Smith Among Others
Subtle’s Dax Pierson Awarded $183 Million Settlement Against Ford
Wavves Crash At Primavera
Kurt Vile Signs To Matador
Tone Loc Collapses On Stage, Rushed To Hospital
Yet Another Reason Why Spencer Moody Is Awesome
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